By Jeff Becraft The word passion literally means “to suffer.” As with many words, there can be more than one definition. You have to go down to definition #5…
By Tom Poland A Sunday before Christmas it was. With the gifts all wrapped, I had a bit of time. I wanted to see the monument where Mayor T.J.…
Global research and advisory firm Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) announced winners of the 2024 Best Staffing Firms to Work For today during its Executive Forum North America conference. TM Floyd…
Exhibitions Darrel Ellis: Regeneration On view through May 12, 2024 Over the course of his career, Darrel Ellis developed a distinct studio practice that merged the formal vocabularies of drawing,…
Experience Columbia SC Sports is happy to continue its longtime partnership with Carolina Marathon Association and Lexington Medical Center to promote the 51st Annual Governor’s Cup Road Race on April…
Justin Strickland, President of First Reliance, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors. The Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors shares a commitment to…
The City of Columbia Parks & Recreation Department is seeking members of the community to assist in evaluating park and recreation programs within the City. The results will be used…
County officials to increase litter education, enforcement during the month of April Lexington County Solid Waste Management is teaming up with Lexington County deputies to help make Lexington County litter-free.…
Today, the South Carolina Senate confirmed Justin P. Powell to serve as the next Secretary of Transportation. Powell was appointed by the South Carolina Department of Transportation Commission to serve…
Synovus has launched AccelerateTM Pay, a new payment solution that enables commercial banking clients to initiate account payable payments in several different payment types while minimizing the use of checks. The…
Student Freedom Initiative (SFI) announced a partnership with Fusion Cyber on Tuesday to help students at Denmark Technical College in South Carolina achieve STEM certifications that will propel them into important and successful careers upon…
The James Beard Foundation announced its 2024 Restaurant and Chef Award nominees this morning, and the Columbia region is following up last year’s historic turn of events with two finalists…
The Beach Company announced it has been honored with three American Advertising Federation (AAF) Midlands Advertising Awards. The Charleston-based leader in residential and commercial real estate brokerage, development and property…
In a country that incarcerates more people than any other nation in the world, Turn90, a South Carolina-based nonprofit, has been awarded a transformative $2 million grant from MacKenzie Scott’s…
William Johnson named 2024 Best Lawyers® ‘Lawyer of the Year’ for business organizations in Columbia
Best Lawyers has recognized Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. shareholder William R. Johnson as the 2024 “Lawyer of the Year” for business organizations (including LLCs and partnerships) in Columbia, South Carolina.…
Kelsey Barlow is the 8th Former Journalist on the 25-Member Team NP Strategy, a strategic communications firm providing crisis, media and public relations assistance, expands its Lowcountry presence with the…
Justin Strickland, President of First Reliance, has been appointed Vice Chair of the Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors. The Lexington Medical Center Board of Directors shares a commitment to…
NAI Columbia announced Hope Andrews will join Jeff Hein, SIOR, and Will DuPree’s brokerage team. Andrews previously served as a Sales & Leasing Administrator for NAI Columbia but officially assumed…
Delta Children’s Products (Delta Children), a children’s furniture manufacturer, announced it selects Orangeburg County to establish its first South Carolina operations. The company’s $33.1 million investment will create 123 new jobs.…
Contest promotes STEAM education in local schools Giti Tire, a global leader in tire manufacturing, proudly announces the winners of its esteemed STEAM Competition in Chester County, where the company’s…
Katalyst Corporation was accepted as a South Carolina Research Authority Member Company. FireGator, Lumiq, Notey, Ortho-Dx, and SkilRedi received new grant funding. All SCRA Member Companies receive coaching and access…
Beginning Wednesday, May 1, 2024, Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) will be changing parking rates to support new parking features and ongoing updates to its parking facilities. Parking rates in the Surface Parking Lot will change from…
Visitors can enjoy through Labor Day Dominion Energy welcomes visitors back to Lake Murray’s public parks for the 2024 season. The beach and recreation area on the Lexington side…
The Historic Melrose Art in the Yard will once again welcome artists and artisans to show and sell their original work in the historic, downtown Columbia neighborhood. The event will…
Caggiano to bring nearly 20 years of experience as she leads the state’s economic development sales team Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III announced the promotion of Annie Caggiano…
WHO: The City of Columbia has partnered with the Black Maternal Health Collective to host the first Columbia “Mom’s Market”. Speakers: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells, DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho…
Moore Bradley Myers (MBM) is excited to announce that Moore Bradley Myers Partner, Nick Riley, Jr., has been selected to serve on the Board of Directors for Lexington Medical Center. Mr. Riley is…
Fall 2024 will launch the inaugural season of Columbia College Men’s Basketball, coached by Jake Deer. Jake joins Koala Athletics from a 21-year career in Collegiate Athletics, most recently at…
Hana Engineers and Consultants Chief Operations Officer Christina Jettie, PE, has been named to the 2024-2025 class of the Society of American Military Engineers Leader Development Program. The trade association’s…
Historic Columbia is excited to announce programming and events for April 2024. See the full list of April events below and be sure to leave room in your calendar to…
Early giving for Midlands Gives, a Central Carolina Community Foundation initiative, starts today and goes through Monday, May 6. This early giving period allows donors to support their favorite nonprofits…
CARF International, an independent, non-profit accreditor of health and human services has announced that LRADAC, the Lexington/Richland Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, has once again been accredited for a period…
Colonel Steven Bernard Vitali receives Order of the Palmetto By Chris Carter Governor Henry McMaster presented the Order of the Palmetto, S.C.’s highest award, to Col. Steven B. Vitali, U.S.…
By Alan Cooper Publisher, Who’s On The Move MidlandsBiz, UpstateBizSC, LowcountryBizSC Back in the beginning of March, I spoke on the South Carolina Business Review about Women’s History Month and…
A Tribute To Trailblazers: A Melodic Odyssey from the King of Rock n’ Roll to the Queens of Country Enjoy the April lineup that unveils a timeless tapestry of hits…
After a brief 14-month retirement, Sean and Summer Deese renovated and reopened Mountain Top Marine at their Sunset Blvd. location. Since September 2008, the Deeses have provided top-quality boats and…
Landmarks and Landscapes Sunday, April 7 ∣ 1:00 – 6:00 p.m. Landmarks & Landscapes—a self-guided, self-paced walking tour in Wales Garden—will feature the interior and exterior of five houses which showcase the…
Center helps patients get treatment closer to home Prisma Health expanded its comprehensive Hemophilia Treatment Center (HTC) into Orangeburg, increasing access to specialized care for patients with hemophilia and other…
Who: Councilwoman Aditi Bussells Speakers: DajaStar, Yadri Goodwin and Kim Smith Moderator: Rho Sims, Founder of the Black Mental Health Collective Panelists: Latoya Lindsey, JaMel Morant, Dequena Niles, Tanya Ambrose,…
Collaboration offers workshops for improving cognitive function. A series of workshops for improving brain health is being offered to Midlands residents by a collaborative team of health and wellness professionals. Hosted…
Richland One’s health sciences magnet program at C.A. Johnson High School now has a new tool to help students become emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Prisma Health donated a decommissioned ambulance…
Richland County Government facilities will operate on altered schedules for Good Friday and Easter. To observe Good Friday, County Government offices will be closed Friday, March 29 and will reopen Monday, April 1. All County Solid Waste & Recycling…
The prison re-entry program will be recognized with the OneSouthCarolina Partners in Progress Award during the Building OneSouthCarolina Forum on May 15 in Columbia. Furman University’s Riley Institute has announced…
True or False: Boston was the only city to stage a “tea party” protest in the years before the American Revolution. False! Charleston had one, too! And the South Carolina…
The South Carolina Department of Transportation’s Commission honored Secretary Christy Hall with the dedication of the interchange of I-20 and I-26 in Columbia as the “Secretary Christy A. Hall P.E.…
A lot of people think the Swamp Fox let the Fighting Gamecock down at a critical moment in the American Revolution. But his letters don’t reflect that. “I have learned…
The South Carolina Quantum Association (SC Quantum) officially announces a groundbreaking initiative to champion the advancement of quantum talent and technology in South Carolina through $15 million in funds appropriated…
GT Radial Tires Proudly Manufactured in Richburg, S.C. Giti Tire Manufacturing (USA) proudly received the esteemed Industry of the Year Award from the Chester County Chamber of Commerce, recognizing its…
Cross-disciplinary event features cellist Sterling Elliott performing Tchaikovsky’s “Variations on a Rococo Theme” The South Carolina Philharmonic, winner of the 2024 Governor’s Award for the Arts, presents The Art of Symphony on…
By Jeff Becraft I was just recently up in Maryland. My Dad will turn 98 this Sunday. He’s still a part of a Monday night men’s group that I got…